Nikon COOLPIX S640 Owner Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

User’s Manual

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Introduction

First Steps

A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode

C Shooting Suited for the Scene

Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces

(Smart Portrait Mode)

Focusing on a Moving Subject in Subject

Tracking Mode

c More on Playback/In-Camera Editing

D Movies

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers

d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus

Technical Notes

For Your Safety

To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them.

The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:

This icon marks warnings, information that should be read before using this Nikon product, to prevent possible injury.

WARNINGS

Turn off in the event of malfunction

Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the camera or Charging AC Adapter, unplug the Charging AC Adapter and remove the battery immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Continued operation could result in injury. After removing or disconnecting the power source, take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection.

Do not disassemble

Touching the internal parts of the camera or Charging AC Adapter could result in injury. Repairs should be performed only by qualified technicians. Should the camera or Charging AC Adapter break open as the result of a fall or other accident, take the product to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection, after unplugging the product and/or removing the battery.

Do not use the camera or Charging AC Adapter in the presence of flammable gas

Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explosion or fire.

Handle the camera strap with care

Never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child.

Keep out of reach of children

Particular care should be taken to prevent infants from putting the battery or other small parts into their mouths.

For Your Safety

Observe caution when handling the battery

The battery may leak or explode if improperly handled. Observe the following precautions when handling the battery for use in this product:

• Before replacing the battery, turn the product off. If you are using the Charging AC Adapter/AC adapter, be sure it is unplugged.

• Use only a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied). Charge the battery inserting it into the camera and connecting the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P/EH-68P (AR) (supplied).

• When inserting the battery, do not attempt to insert it upside down or backwards.

• Do not short or disassemble the battery or attempt to remove or break the battery insulation or casing.

• Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat.

• Do not immerse in or expose to water.

• Replace the terminal cover when

transporting the battery. Do not transport or store with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.

• The battery is prone to leakage when fully discharged. To avoid damage to the product, be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains.

• Discontinue use immediately should you notice any change in the battery, such as discoloration or deformation.

• If liquid from the damaged battery comes in contact with clothing or skin, rinse immediately with plenty of water.

Observe the following precautions when handling the Charging AC Adapter

• Keep dry. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock.

• Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. Continued use could result in fire.

• Do not handle the plug or go near the Charging AC Adapter during lightning storms. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

• Do not damage, modify, forcibly tug or bend the USB cable, place it under heavy objects, or expose it to heat or flames. Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed, take it to a Nikonauthorized service representative for inspection. Failure to observe these precautions could result in fire or electric shock.

• Do not handle the plug or Charging AC Adapter with wet hands. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock.

• Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DCto-AC inverters. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire.

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For Your Safety

Use appropriate cables

When connecting cables to the input and output jacks, use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose, to maintain compliance with product regulations.

Handle moving parts with care

Be careful that your fingers or other objects are not pinched by the lens cover or other moving parts.

CD-ROMs

The CD-ROMs supplied with this device should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment.

Observe caution when using the flash

Using the flash close to your subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than 1 m (3 ft. 4 in.) from the subject.

Do not operate the flash with the flash window touching a person or object

Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns or fire.

Avoid contact with liquid crystal

Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury caused by broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.

Turn the power off when using inside an airplane or the hospital

Turn the power off while inside the airplane during take off or landing. Follow the instructions of the hospital when using while in a hospital. The electromagnetic waves given out by this camera may disrupt the electronic systems of the airplane or the instruments of the hospital.

Notices

Notice for Customers in the U.S.A.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

COOLPIX S640

CAUTIONS

Modifications

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Nikon Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Interface Cables

Use the interface cables sold or provided by Nikon for your equipment. Using other interface cables may exceed the limits of Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Notice for customers in the State of California

WARNING

Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

Nikon Inc., 1300 Walt Whitman Road

Melville, New York 11747-3064 USA

Tel: 631-547-4200

Notices

Notice for customers in Canada

CAUTION

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

ATTENTION

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Notice for customers in Europe

This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

• This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

• For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.

This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

• All batteries, whether marked with this symbol or not, are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

• For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.

Table of Contents

For Your Safety........................................................................................................................................ ii

WARNINGS..................................................................................................................................................................ii

Notices ....................................................................................................................................................... v

Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................1

About This Manual ................................................................................................................................1

Information and Precautions............................................................................................................. 2

Parts of the Camera............................................................................................................................... 4

The Camera Body ...................................................................................................................................................4

The Monitor................................................................................................................................................................6

Basic Operations..................................................................................................................................... 8

The A (shooting mode) Button...................................................................................................................8

The c (playback) Button .................................................................................................................................9

The Rotary Multi Selector................................................................................................................................10

The d button ...................................................................................................................................................12

Switching Between Tabs.................................................................................................................................12

Help Displays..........................................................................................................................................................13

Pressing the Shutter-Release Button Halfway/All the Way Down........................................13

Attaching the Camera Strap.........................................................................................................................13

First Steps.............................................................................................................................................14

Inserting the Battery ...........................................................................................................................14

Removing the Battery.......................................................................................................................................15

Charging the Battery ..........................................................................................................................16

Turning On and Off the Camera.................................................................................................................19

Setting Display Language, Date and Time .................................................................................20

Inserting Memory Cards ....................................................................................................................22

Removing Memory Cards...............................................................................................................................22

A Basic Photography and Playback: Auto Mode .................................................................24

Step 1 Turn the Camera On and Select A (Auto) Mode.......................................................24

Indicators Displayed in A (Auto) Mode...............................................................................................25

Step 2 Frame a Picture .......................................................................................................................26

Using the Zoom....................................................................................................................................................27

Step 3 Focus and Shoot.....................................................................................................................28

Step 4 Viewing and Deleting Pictures..........................................................................................30

Viewing Pictures (Playback Mode)............................................................................................................30

Deleting Pictures..................................................................................................................................................30

Using the Flash......................................................................................................................................32

Setting the Flash Mode....................................................................................................................................32

Taking Pictures with the Self-Timer...............................................................................................34

Macro Mode...........................................................................................................................................35

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Exposure Compensation...................................................................................................................36

C Shooting Suited for the Scene................................................................................................37

Shooting in Scene Mode...................................................................................................................37

Choosing a Scene Mode.................................................................................................................................37

Features .....................................................................................................................................................................38

Shooting in the Scene Mode Selected by the Camera (Scene Auto Selector).............45

Taking Pictures in Food Mode.....................................................................................................................47

Taking Pictures for a Panorama..................................................................................................................49

F Taking Pictures of Smiling Faces (Smart Portrait Mode) ..............................................51

Using Smart Portrait Mode...............................................................................................................51

Smart Portrait Menu...........................................................................................................................................52

s Focusing on a Moving Subject in Subject Tracking Mode........................................... 54

Subject Tracking Mode......................................................................................................................54

Subject Tracking Menu....................................................................................................................................56

c More on Playback/In-Camera Editing.................................................................................57

Viewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail Playback ......................................................................57

Calendar Display...................................................................................................................................................59

Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom..........................................................................................60

Viewing Pictures by Date (List by Date Mode)..........................................................................61

Selecting a Date in List by Date Mode...................................................................................................61

Using List by Date Mode.................................................................................................................................62

List by Date Menu ...............................................................................................................................................63

Image Searching (Auto Sort Mode)...............................................................................................64

Displaying Pictures in the Auto Sort Mode.........................................................................................64

Auto Sort Mode ....................................................................................................................................................66

Auto Sort Menu ....................................................................................................................................................66

Voice Memos: Recording and Playback.......................................................................................67

Recording Voice Memos.................................................................................................................................67

Playing Voice Memos........................................................................................................................................68

Deleting Voice Memos.....................................................................................................................................68

Editing Pictures.....................................................................................................................................69

Enhancing Contrast and Saturation: Quick Retouch.....................................................................71

Enhancing Brightness and Contrast: D-Lighting..............................................................................72

Making Skin Appear Smoother: Skin Softening................................................................................73

Resizing Pictures: Small Picture...................................................................................................................74

Creating a Cropped Copy: Crop.................................................................................................................75

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D Movies ............................................................................................................................................. 76

Recording Movies ................................................................................................................................76

The Movie Menu...................................................................................................................................77

D Selecting Movie Options..........................................................................................................................77

I Autofocus Mode ..........................................................................................................................................77

Movie Playback.....................................................................................................................................78

Deleting Movie Files...........................................................................................................................................78

Connecting to Televisions, Computers and Printers............................................................ 79

Connecting to a TV..............................................................................................................................79

Connecting to a Computer...............................................................................................................80

Before Connecting the Camera..................................................................................................................80

Transferring Pictures from the Camera to a Computer...............................................................81

Charging While Connecting to a Computer......................................................................................84

Connecting to a Printer......................................................................................................................85

Connecting the Camera to a Printer........................................................................................................86

Printing Pictures One at a Time..................................................................................................................88

Printing Multiple Pictures...............................................................................................................................89

Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print Set.........................................................................................92

d Shooting, Playback and Setup Menus ............................................................................. 95

Shooting Options: The Shooting Menu.......................................................................................95

Displaying the Shooting Menu ..................................................................................................................95

A Image Mode ...................................................................................................................................................96

B White Balance................................................................................................................................................98

G Metering........................................................................................................................................................100

C Continuous..................................................................................................................................................101

E ISO Sensitivity ............................................................................................................................................102

F Color Options..............................................................................................................................................103

G AF-Area Mode ............................................................................................................................................104

I Autofocus Mode.......................................................................................................................................108

Functions that Cannot be Applied Simultaneously....................................................................109

Playback Options: The Playback Menu ..................................................................................... 110

Displaying the Playback Menu.................................................................................................................110

b Slide Show....................................................................................................................................................112

c Delete...............................................................................................................................................................113

d Protect ..........................................................................................................................................................113

f Rotate Image...............................................................................................................................................114

h Copy.................................................................................................................................................................115

Basic Camera Setup: The Setup Menu.......................................................................................116

Displaying the Setup Menu........................................................................................................................117

Table of Contents

a Menus .............................................................................................................................................................118

c Welcome Screen.......................................................................................................................................119

d Date ..................................................................................................................................................................120

e Monitor Settings......................................................................................................................................123

f Date Imprint ................................................................................................................................................ 124

g Vibration Reduction...............................................................................................................................125

U Motion Detection.....................................................................................................................................126

h AF Assist........................................................................................................................................................127

u Digital Zoom .............................................................................................................................................. 127

i Sound Settings..........................................................................................................................................128

k Auto Off .........................................................................................................................................................128

l/m Format Memory/Format Card..................................................................................................129

n Language.......................................................................................................................................................130

o Video Mode ................................................................................................................................................130

V Charge by Computer.............................................................................................................................131

d Blink Warning .............................................................................................................................................132

p Reset All..........................................................................................................................................................134

r Firmware Version ....................................................................................................................................136

Technical Notes................................................................................................................................137

Optional Accessories .......................................................................................................................137

Approved Memory Cards............................................................................................................................138

File and Folder Names..................................................................................................................... 139

Caring for the Camera..................................................................................................................... 140

Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................142

Storage....................................................................................................................................................................143

Error Messages...................................................................................................................................144

Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................148

Specifications .....................................................................................................................................154

Supported Standards.....................................................................................................................................157

Index......................................................................................................................................................158

Introduction

About This Manual

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX S640 digital camera. This manual was written to help you enjoy taking pictures with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it where all those who use the product will read it.

Symbols and Conventions

To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions are used:

Introduction

This icon marks cautions, information that should be read

before use, to prevent damage to the camera.

This icon marks notes, information that should be read

before using the camera.

This icon marks tips, additional information that may be helpful when using the camera.

This icon indicates that more information is available

elsewhere in this manual or in the Quick Start Guide.

Notations

• A Secure Digital (SD) memory card is referred to as a “memory card”.

• The setting at the time of purchase is referred to as the “default setting”.

• The names of menu items displayed in the camera monitor, and the names of

buttons or messages displayed in a computer monitor are indicated in bold text.

Screen Samples

In this manual, images are sometimes omitted from monitor display samples so that monitor indicators can be more clearly shown.

Illustrations and Screen Display

Illustrations and text displays shown in this manual may differ from actual display.

C Memory Cards

Pictures taken with this camera can be stored in the camera’s internal memory or on removable memory cards. If a memory card is inserted, all new pictures will be stored on the memory card and delete, playback, and format operations will apply only to the pictures on the memory card. The memory card must be removed before the internal memory can be formatted or used to store pictures to, or delete, or view pictures.

Information and Precautions

Life-Long Learning

As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education, continually updated information is available online at the following sites:

Introduction

• For users in the U.S.A.: http://www.nikonusa.com/

• For users in Europe and Africa: http://www.europe-nikon.com/support/

• For users in Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East: http://www.nikon-asia.com/

Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information, tips, answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and general advice on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. See the URL below for contact information:

http://imaging.nikon.com/

Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories

Nikon COOLPIX cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers, batteries, Charging AC Adapter and AC adapters) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry.

THE USE OF NON-NIKON ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE THE CAMERA AND MAY

VOID YOUR The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal could

interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating, igniting, rupturing, or leaking.

For more information about Nikon brand accessories, contact a local authorized Nikon dealer.

Before Taking Important Pictures

Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction.

About the Manuals

• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,

• Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in

• Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product.

• While every effort was made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and

NIKON WARRANTY.

Holographic seal: Identifies this device as an authentic Nikon product.

stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without Nikon’s prior written permission.

these manuals at any time and without prior notice.

complete, we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately).

Information and Precautions

Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction

Note that simply being in possession of material that was digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner, digital camera or other device may be punishable by law.

• Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced

Do not copy or reproduce paper money, coins, securities, government bonds or local government bonds, even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample”. The copying or reproduction of paper money, coins, or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited. Unless the prior permission of the government was obtained, the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited.

The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited.

• Cautions on certain copies and reproductions

The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares, bills, checks, gift certificates, etc.), commuter passes or coupon tickets, except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. Also, do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government, licenses issued by public agencies and private groups, ID cards and tickets, such as passes and meal coupons.

• Comply with copyright notices

The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books, music, paintings, woodcut prints, maps, drawings, movies and photogra phs is gove rned by nat ional and i nternatio nal copyright laws. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws.

Disposing of Data Storage Devices

Please note that deleting images or formatting data storage devices such as memory cards or built-in camera memory does not completely erase the original image data. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software, potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility.

Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person, erase all data using commercial deletion software, or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example, pictures of empty sky). Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for the welcome screen (A 119). Care should be taken to avoid injury or damage to property when physically destroying data storage devices.

Introduction

Parts of the Camera

The Camera Body

Introduction

Lens cover closed

Zoom control..................................................27

: Wide....................................................27

2 Shutter-release button......................13, 28

: Tele.......................................................27

: Thumbnail playback..........57, 59

: Playback zoom..............................60

: Help .....................................................13

Power switch/Power-on lamp

.......................................................................19, 128

213

4 Built-in microphone............................67, 76

5 Built-in flash......................................................32

Self-timer lamp...............................................34

AF-assist illuminator.................................127

7 Speaker........................................................67, 78

8 Lens .........................................................142, 154

9 Lens cover

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Parts of the Camera

Introduction

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1 Monitor ..........................................................6, 25

2 Rotary multi selector...................................10

3 A (shooting mode) button ....................8

Charge lamp............................................17, 84

Flash lamp.........................................................33

5 Tripod socket

6 d button ........................ 12, 95, 110, 117

7 l (delete) button.................30, 31, 68, 78

8 Cover latch................................................14, 22

Battery-chamber/

memory card slot cover....................14, 22

12 13

14 15

1716 18

Power connector cover (for optional

AC adapter connection)........................137

11 k (apply selection) button................... 10

12 Eyelet for camera strap.............................13

13 c (playback) button........................... 9, 30

14 Cable connector............................79, 81, 86

15 Connector cover............................79, 81, 86

16 Battery latch .............................................14, 15

17 Battery chamber...........................................14

18 Memory card slot......................................... 22

Parts of the Camera

1600

F2.7

1/250

999

9999

1m 00 s

The Monitor

The following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting and playback (actual display varies with current camera settings).

Introduction

The indicators and photo info displayed during shooting and playback will turn off after a few seconds (A 123).

Shooting

23 22242526

1 Shooting mode*............ 24, 37, 51, 54, 76

2 Macro mode ....................................................35

3 Zoom indicator ......................................27, 35

4 Focus indicator...............................................28

5 AE/AF-L indicator..........................................50

6 Flash mode .......................................................32

7 Battery level indicator ................................24

8 Vibration reduction icon ...............25, 125

9 Motion detection icon....................25, 126

10 “Date not set” indicator...............120, 144

11 Travel destination indicator.................120

12 Date imprint..................................................124

Image mode ....................................................96

Movie options.................................................77

(a) Number of exposures remaining

(still pictures)...........................................24

(b) Movie length...........................................76

* Differs according to the current shooting mode. Refer to the sections on each mode for details.

321

7 8 9

999

F2.7

999

9999

Internal memory indicator..................... 25

Smile timer.......................................................53

Aperture............................................................. 28

Skin softening................................................. 52

Shutter speed.................................................28

ISO sensitivity........................................33, 102

Exposure compensation value............ 36

Focus area...............................................28, 104

Focus area (for manual, center).........104

Focus area (Face Priority) ..............51, 104

Focus area

(Subject Tracking mode)......................... 54

Center-weighted metering area ......100

Color options................................................103

White balance mode................................. 98

Continuous shooting mode ...............101

Self-timer indicator.....................................34

Blink proof ........................................................52

9999

1600

1/250

1m00 s

1m00 s 1m00 s

1m00 s

Playback

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999999

9999

1m 0 0s 1m 0 0s

999999

15 14

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17 16

12 11

2314

999 999

910

999 999

9999

9999 9999

Parts of the Camera

1m00 s

1m00 s 1m00 s

1m00 s

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1 Date of recording .........................................20

2 Time of recording.........................................20

3 Protect icon ...................................................113

4 Volume indicator ..................................68, 78

5 Auto sort folder icon1 ...............................64

6 Battery level indicator ................................24

Image mode2 .................................................96

1 The icons for auto sorting playback folder selected in playback will appear. 2 Differs according to the selected option.

Movie option2 ................................................78

(a) Current frame number/

total number of frames....................30

(b) Movie length...........................................78

9 Internal memory indicator .....................30

10 Movie playback indicator........................78

11 List by date guide........................................61

12 Print-order icon.............................................92

13 Small picture...................................................74

14 D-Lighting icon............................................. 72

15 Quick retouch icon......................................71

16 Skin softening icon......................................73

17 Voice memo indicator...............................68

18 File number and type.............................139

Basic Operations

The A (shooting mode) Button

• Press the A button in playback mode to change to

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Shooting-mode Selection Menu

Use the rotary multi selector (A 10) to select the following shooting modes.

1 2 3 4 5

Auto mode

While the shooting-mode selection menu is displayed, press the A button to continue shooting without changing the shooting mode.

shooting mode.

• Press the A button in shooting mode to display

the “shooting-mode selection menu” and change the shooting mode.

1. A Auto mode (A 24)

2. x Scene mode (A 37)*

3. F Smart portrait mode (A 51)

4. s Subject tracking mode (A 54)

5. D Movie mode (A 76)

* The icon displayed will differ according to the last chosen mode.

The c (playback) Button

Basic Operations

• Press the c button in shooting mode to change

to playback mode.

• Press the c button in playback mode to display

the “playback-mode selection menu” and change the playback mode.

• When the camera is off, holding down the c

button will turn the camera on in playback mode.

Playback-mode Selection Menu

Use the rotary multi selector (A 10) to select the following playback modes.

1 2 3

Play

1. c Playback mode (A 30)

2. F Auto sort mode (A 64)

3. C List by date mode (A 61)

While the playback-mode selection menu is displayed, press the c button to return to the current playback mode without changing the mode.

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Basic Operations

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The Rotary Multi Selector

This section describes standard uses of the rotary multi selector to select modes, select menu options and to apply selections.

Introduction

Shooting

Display m (flash mode) (A 32) menu

Rotate to select an item*

Display n (self-timer) (A 34) menu

Display p (macro mode) (A 35) menu

* Options can also be chosen by pressing the rotary multi selector up or down.

Playback

Choose the previous

picture

Display o (exposure compensation) (A 36) guide

Apply selection

Display histogram and shooting information (except for movies)

Choose the next

picture

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1 Subsequent or previous pictures can also be selected by rotating the rotary multi selector. 2 A histogram is a graph showing the distribution of tones in the image. The horizontal axis

corresponds to pixel brightness, with dark tones to the left and bright tones to the right. The vertical axis shows the number of pixels.

The shooting information displayed includes the folder name, file name, shooting mode used, shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, ISO sensitivity, and the current file number.

A will be displayed for shooting mode. Press the k button again to return to full-frame playback.

Menu Display

Basic Operations

Choose the option above*

Choose the option on the

Choose the option on the left*/ Return display to the previous screen

right*/ Proceed to the next screen

(apply selection) Apply selection (advance display to the next screen)

Choose the option below*

* Options can also be chosen by rotating the rotary multi selector.

Scene auto selector

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance

Metering Continuous

ISO sensitivity

Exit

Introduction

C Note on the Rotary Multi Selector

In this manual, up, down, left, and right presses of the rotary multi selector may be indicated with H, I, J and K.

Basic Operations

The d button

Introduction

Press the d button to display the menu for the current mode.

• Use the rotary multi selector to navigate the menus

• Select a tab on the left side of the monitor to

• Press the d button again to exit the menu.

• Upper tab: Displays the menus for the current mode used

•Lower tab: Displays the setup menu

Displayed when there are one or more menu options to follow

Displayed when there are previous menu options

Shooting menu

Color options

AF area mode

Autofocus mode

Exit

Select an item, then press the k button or the rotary multi selector K to proceed to the next set of options.

Switching Between Tabs

Shooting menu Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity

Exit Exit

Press the rotary multi selector J to highlight the tab.

Press the rotary multi selector H or I to choose another tab, and press either the k button or K.

(A 11).

display the corresponding menu.

Displayed when the menu contains two or more pages

Shooting menu

Image mode

White balance

Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity

Exit

AF area mode

Face priority

Auto

Manual Center

Exit

Press the k button or the rotary multi selector K to apply selection.

Set up

Image mode White balance Metering Continuous ISO sensitivity

Menus

Welcome screen Date Monitor settings Date imprint

Exit

The chosen menu is displayed.

Basic Operations

Help Displays

Rotate the zoom control to g (j) when M/L is displayed at the bottom of the menu screen to view a description of the currently selected menu option.

To return to the original menu, rotate the zoom control to g (j) again.

White balance

For accurate color reproduction, choose a setting that matches the light source.

Exit Back

Pressing the Shutter-Release Button Halfway/All the Way Down

The camera features a two-stage shutter-release button. To set focus and exposure, press the shutter-release button halfway, stopping when you feel resistance. Focus and exposure lock while the shutter-release button is held in this position. To release the shutter and take a picture, press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.

Do not use force when pressing the shutter-release button, as this may result in camera shake and blurred pictures.

Introduction

Press the shutterrelease button halfway

to set focus and

Attaching the Camera Strap

exposure.

Press the shutter-

release button the

rest of the way down

to shoot.

First Steps

Inserting the Battery

Insert a Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 (supplied) into the camera.

• Charge the battery before first use or when the battery is running low (A 16).

1 Open the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

First Steps

Slide the cover latch toward Y (1) and open the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover (2).

2 Insert the battery.

• Confirm that the positive (+) and negative (–) terminals are oriented correctly, as shown on the label at the entrance of the battery chamber, and insert the battery.

• Use the edge of the battery to push the orange battery latch in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) and fully insert the battery (2). When the battery is fully inserted, the battery latch will lock it in place.

Battery latch

BInserting the Battery Correctly

Inserting the battery upside down or backwards could damage the camera. Be sure to check the

battery is in the correct orientation.

3 Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot

cover.

• Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover (1), and slide the cover latch to the Z position (2).

Removing the Battery

Turn the camera off (A 19) and confirm that the

power-on lamp and the monitor are off before opening the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.

To eject the battery, open the battery-chamber/ memory card slot cover and slide the orange battery latch in the direction shown (1). The battery can then be removed by hand (2).

• Note that the battery may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing the battery.

Inserting the Battery

First Steps

B Notes on the Battery

• Be sure to read and follow the warnings and cautions of “For Your Safety” (A ii) thoroughly

before using the battery.

• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for “The Battery” (A 141) of the section “Caring for the

Camera” thoroughly before using the battery.

• If the battery will not be used for an extended period, recharge it at least once every six months

and run it flat before returning it to storage.

Charging the Battery

Charge the supplied Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 inserted into the camera, by connecting the supplied Charging AC Adapter EH-68P to the camera via the supplied USB Cable UC-E6, and then plugging the Charging AC Adapter into an electrical outlet.

1 Prepare the Charging AC Adapter

First Steps

EH-68P.

If a plug adapter* is included, attach the plug adapter to the plug on the Charging AC Adapter. Push the plug adapter firmly until it is securely held in place. Once the two are connected, attempting to forcibly remove the plug adapter could damage the product.

* The shape of the plug adapter varies

according to the country or region in which the camera was purchased.

For Customers in Argentina

If the camera was purchased in Argentina, the shape of the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P (AR) differs from that supplied in other countries, and a plug adapter is not included. Proceed to step 2.

EH-68P (AR)

2 Be sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor are off.

• Be sure to insert the battery into the camera (A 14) and turn off the camera (A 19).

Use the supplied USB cable to connect the Charging AC Adapter to the camera.

B Connecting the Cable

When connecting the cable, be sure that the camera connector is properly oriented. Do not use force when connecting the cable to the camera. When disconnecting the cable, do not pull the connector at an angle.

Charging the Battery

4 Plug the Charging AC Adapter into an

electrical outlet.

• The camera’s charge lamp slowly blinks green to indicate that the battery is charging.

• About 4 hours are required to charge a fully exhausted battery.

• The following chart explains charge lamp status when the camera is plugged into the electrical outlet.

Charge lamp Description

Blinks slowly (green) Battery charging.

Off

Flickers (green) • Operating temperature range exceeded. Charge the

Not charging. When the charge lamp changes from slow blinking (green) to off, charging is complete.

battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F).

• A USB cable is not correctly connected, nor is a Charging AC Adapter correctly plugged, or the battery is faulty. Disconnect the USB cable or unplug the Charging AC Adapter and correctly connect it again, or change the battery.

First Steps

5 Disconnect the Charging AC Adapter from the electrical outlet and

then disconnect the USB cable.

Charging the Battery

B Notes on Charging AC Adapter

• Do not use the Charging AC Adapter EH-68P with any device that is not supported.

• Be sure to read and follow the warnings and cautions of “For Your Safety” (A ii) thoroughly

before using the EH-68P.

• Be sure to read and follow the warnings for “The Battery” (A 141) thoroughly before using the

battery.

First Steps

• The EH-68P is compatible with AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz electrical outlets. When using in other countries, use a third-party plug adapter as necessary. For more information about plug adapters, consult your travel agency.

• The Charging AC Adapter EH-68P is for charging the battery inserted into the camera. When the Charging AC Adapter is connected to the camera, the camera cannot be turned on.

• Do not, under any circumstances, use a Charging AC Adapter other than the EH-68P or a USB AC adapter. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

C Note on AC Power Supply

• If the AC Adapter EH-62F (available separately; A 137) is used, power is supplied to the camera from an electrical outlet and taking pictures and playing back pictures are available with this camera.

• Do not, under any circumstances, use any AC adapter other than the EH-62F. Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.

D Charging Using Computer or Battery Charger

• Connecting the COOLPIX S640 to a computer also charges the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery ENEL12 (A 131).

• Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 can also be charged using the Battery Charger MH-65 (available separately; A 137).

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